Category: LGBTQIA Rights

NOW Celebrates Pride Month and Stands with LGBTQIA+ Communities Everywhere

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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Every June, Pride Month marks a celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities who have been working for equality for decades. These communities and individuals have repeatedly been denied employment protections, health care equity, public accommodation, and housing. NOW stands with all LGBTQIA+ people and defends the right to freedom and equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.  We celebrate Read more …

Violence Against Women, LGBTQIA+ Rights Still Ignored in Debates #AskThemMore

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Nov. 20th debate finally included questions on paid family leave and #MeToo, an updated analysis by the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) found that of the 470 questions asked of the Democratic presidential candidates so far, only a handful addressed topics most important to women voters.  Read more …

NOW Demands Justice for Victims Of LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ten years ago, President Obama signed the first significant pro-lesbian, pro-woman, pro-disability rights legislation, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, named for two victims of horrific hate crimes that shocked the nation.  That legislation has made an enormous difference in the last decade, but there’s more to be Read more …